Archive | March, 2008

Swahili time – Moshi

Colourful markets in the village

Swahili time – oh yes, East Africans have their own way of telling the time. The day officially starts at 7am – which is 1am for them (saa moja asubuhi).It continues on until 7pm – the start of the evening/night for them, thus called 1pm Swahili time. It is amazing and hilarious when …

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Tales from Kilimanjaro

Arriving in Kilimanjaro

  So yes, we made it! After a long haul flight from Egypt (to think that Africa is that humongous), we got our ass here – now in Arusha, Kilimanjaro.  After smearing ourselves all over with insect repellent (oh yes, Alberto is very afraid of Malaria), our dear host gave us a warm welcome and [...]

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Crossing the border Egypt-Israel-Jordan

From Egypt to Israel by foot

  It sure was interesting to be in 3 countries within 2 hours.   After 10 days of Egypt, we were ready to get away from the constant bargaining and hassling. “5 Egyptian Pounds my friend, okok how about 3 Pounds..?” We were kinda templed-out as well, albeit the intriguing Hieroglyphic writings and mystical Egyptian [...]

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Sleeping under the stars in the desert

Sunset in White Desert

  Night wind howling. Staring at a whole sky littered with stars. Complete tranquility and peacefulness. Not a single soul in sight, not a single sound… Just you and nature.   We were in the Western Desert, 6 hrs from Cairo rural lil villages n friendly country people. The 4 by 4 jeep took us [...]

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Rhapsody in Cairo

Exploring the Pyramids on Camel

  It’s been a rhapsody of odd smells, beautiful ancient art and overwhelming Egyptian sellers. We’ve had lots to laugh the past coupla days, over their interesting culture and ideas.   One of the funniest- we were crossing the street, all frazzled (they’ve got some crazy driving style here) when this Egyptian guy was friendly [...]

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